Iced Blackberry Infused Tea

Directions

1. Step 1 complete

   Place ½ pint of blackberries in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment and freeze.

2. Step 2 complete

   Bring 5 cups of water to a boil.

3. Step 3 complete

   Place remaining ½ pint of berries in a large bowl with the honey and crush until broken up. Add tea bags to the bowl of crushed blackberries and honey.

4. Step 4 complete

   Pour the hot water over the blackberries and tea and steep for 5 minutes. (No longer than 5 minutes as the tea can become too strong).

5. Step 5 complete

   Place the 5 cups of ice in a 1 quart serving pitcher. Using a mesh sieve, strain the blackberry infused tea over the ice. Pressing the berries with the back of a spoon to extract as much of the juice as possible. The ice will melt and cool the tea. If a stronger tea is desired, remove the extra un -melted ice cubes once cooled down.

6. Step 6 complete

   Add frozen blackberries as ice cubes before serving to keep the tea cold but not watered down. Just before serving pour in a little Vanilla Almond Breeze Milk to top off the tea.